December 15, 2023 is the next RMTS PL Closing date

Heidi BickhamMedicaid, Press Releases

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (October 2023 to September 2024) Participant List Closing #1 Please remember that the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 (October 2023 to September 2024) first quarter PL closing date is December 15, 2023. The RMTS Contact must update/certify the PL prior to this closing date.  … Read More

HHSC 23-24 Training Dates: RMTS ~ MAC ~ COST

Heidi BickhamMedicaid

HHSC TRAINING DATES 2023-2024 Attending HHCS Trainings is more important than ever. Keep up with changing rules, requirements, deadlines and FAQ’s by attending their trainings for RMTS, MAC and COST REPORTS. We have compiled dates and links on the handy attachments making it easy for you and your key players … Read More

TEA SHARS Reimbursement Survey. DUE DATE 11/3/2023

Heidi BickhamIndustry News, Medicaid

SHARS REIMBURSEMENT Survey Breakdown DUE DATE: 11/3/2023 Many school districts have begun receiving the notification to complete the annual SHARS Reimbursement Survey. This one-question survey is required for ALL districts that received IDEA-B grant funding in the 2022-2023 school year. The survey must be completed by a district employee. All … Read More

LoFT Deadline Alert: DUE DATE 10/31/2023

Heidi BickhamIndustry News, Medicaid

LoFT Deadline Alert – DUE DATE 10/31/2023 Local Funds Tracking System Texas Health and Human Services Website: https://shorturl.at/mnCV1 FAQ:**NEW**: https://shorturl.at/goLOP Questions: PFD_LFM@hhs.texas.gov Live Support Chat every Thursday: Live support meetings will be held every Thursday during reporting (19 and 26) at 11 a.m. (CST) Call in to join: (512) 580-4366 … Read More

Indirect Cost Rate Notification

Stasia ViatorIndustry News, Medicaid

Annually, ISDs must request an indirect cost rate by completing and submitting the ICRP Additional Costs Workbook (ACW). The deadline for submitting the workbook, and thus requesting indirect cost rates, was January 19, 2023. TEA issues two indirect cost rates to local educational agencies (LEAs), a restricted rate and an unrestricted … Read More

2024 FFY Random Moment Time Study Program Contact Training

Stasia ViatorMedicaid

Important & Required ONWRD Learning recommends that you act now.  Don’t delay as this simple but necessary action is required.   To comply with SHARS and MAC regulations, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requires all LEAs to delegate at least two RMTS Program Contacts to undergo and receive … Read More

SHARS – 504 Audiology Services Update

Stasia ViatorMedicaid

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) provided Texas LEAs that participate in SHARS information regarding possible new SHARS services.  The implementation of Audiology services provided under Section 504 plans for SHARS is currently pending the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.  No official decision has been made.  HHSC … Read More

SHARS 2022 FFY COST REPORT: Indirect Cost Rate Correction

Stasia ViatorIndustry News

This announcement is for all LEAs that are currently completing the 2022 FFY SHARS Cost Report (Oct 1, 2021 – Sept 30, 2022) Fairbanks sent notification on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in which confirmed the Indirect Cost Rates (IDCR) is now updated in the STAIRS system. All current certifications have … Read More